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TikTok Ban Explained: What's The Fate Of Popular Video Sharing App? TikTok Ban Explained: What's The Fate Of Popular Video Sharing App?
TikTok Ban Explained: What's The Fate Of Popular Video Sharing App? Another sell-or-be-banned TikTok legislation is working its way up to the Senate. The House passed the sell-or-be-banned bill for the app (360-58) on Saturday, April 20 as part of a larger foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, giving Chinese TikTok owner ByteDance up to a year to sell the app. Otherwise, TikTok will be subject to a nationwide ban. According to Politico, the bill is expected to pass the Senate as it's considered "priority legislation" for Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. A previous, standalone bill was passed by the House in March over national security co…

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by Cecilia Levine
White Plains
Politics
Westchester County Exec Latimer Moves Toward Congressional Primary Challenge Against Bowman Westchester County Exec Latimer Moves Toward Congressional Primary Challenge Against Bowman
Westchester County Exec Latimer Moves Toward Congressional Primary Challenge Against Bowman Westchester County Executive George Latimer has moved a step closer to launching a Democratic Congressional primary challenge to represent New York's 16th District.  New, updated report - Update: Westchester County Exec Latimer Officially Announces Bid For Congress Against Bowman On Monday, Dec. 4, Latimer, age 70, filed with the Federal Elections Commission to create a committee to raise money for a congressional campaign, according to a copy of the filing obtained by Daily Voice. The filing says it was signed by Latimer on Monday. The move is the strongest indication yet that…

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by Ben Crnic
Rutherford
Politics
Nosh It Off: Gov. Murphy Spent Nearly $1K On Snacks At MetLife Taylor Swift Concert: Report Nosh It Off: Gov. Murphy Spent Nearly $1K On Snacks At MetLife Taylor Swift Concert: Report
Nosh It Off: Gov. Murphy Spent Nearly $1K On Snacks At MetLife Taylor Swift Concert: Report Gov. Phil Murphy certainly enjoys entertaining guests at MetLife Stadium, according to a report from Politico.  New Jersey's governor spent $12,000 on food and drinks at MetLife in 2018 and 2019, using an expense account funded by taxpayers, Politico said, after obtaining the invoices via the Open Public Records Act. Events include a Taylor Swift concert, Hot97's SummerJam concert and a Jets v. Cowboys game.  Jennifer Sciortino, a spokeswoman for Gov. Murphy's office, said Murphy intends to have the state Democratic party reimburse the Garden State for the costs.  "Because t…

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by Sam Barron
Ramapo
Politics
GOP Presidential Hopeful Ron DeSantis Cancels Suffern Fundraiser GOP Presidential Hopeful Ron DeSantis Cancels Suffern Fundraiser
GOP Presidential Hopeful Ron DeSantis Cancels Suffern Fundraiser Republican presidential candidate, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, canceled a planned upscale fundraiser in the Hudson Valley after failing to notify the local party leader, according to Politico. The $6,600-a-person event was slated to be held in Rockland County at the Crowne Plaza in Suffern on Thursday, June 29. LBGTQ groups and local Democrats were planning protests during the event. But earlier in the week, DeSantis moved the fundraiser to a more remote location, reportedly in New Jersey, officials familiar with the event said. DeSantis' office did not return phone calls regarding the cha…

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by Kathy Reakes
Nassau
Politics
George Santos Lied In Court To Help 'Family Friend' Who Made Fraudulent Credit Cards: Report George Santos Lied In Court To Help 'Family Friend' Who Made Fraudulent Credit Cards: Report
George Santos Lied In Court To Help 'Family Friend' Who Made Fraudulent Credit Cards: Report Embattled New York Congressman George Santos once lied in a Seattle courtroom to help a Brazilian man who admitted to making fraudulent credit cards, Politico reports.  While testifying under oath in King County Superior Court in Washington State in 2017, the now Republican lawmaker told the judge that the defendant, Gustavo Trelha, was an old family friend who knew his parents, and that he would help the man get an Airbnb while he was out on bail, according to the outlet. Related Report: 'I've Been A Terrible Liar,' George Santos Admits After He 'Got Away With It' In 2020 Santos, whose 3…

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by Michael Mashburn
Nassau
Business
Turkey Earthquake: Hicksville Restaurant Donating Valentine's Day Proceeds To Relief Efforts Turkey Earthquake: Hicksville Restaurant Donating Valentine's Day Proceeds To Relief Efforts
Turkey Earthquake: Hicksville Restaurant Donating Valentine's Day Proceeds To Relief Efforts A Long Island restaurant will spend this Valentine’s Day serving up fried chicken with a side of goodwill. Hicksville eatery Slappin’ Chick will donate 100 percent of its proceeds from Tuesday, Feb. 14, to the people affected by the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria, co-owner Zafar Ahmad announced on Instagram.  “Assalamu Alaikum (peace be upon you), everyone! In an attempt to assist those in need in Turkey and Syria, Slappin' Chick has decided to donate 100% of our daily earnings to support those affected by the recent disaster,” reads the post. “We hope to see you all there!” …

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by Michael Mashburn
Nassau
Politics
FBI Probing Veteran's Claim That Nassau Rep Santos Stole Dying Dog's Charity Money, Report Says FBI Probing Veteran's Claim That Nassau Rep Santos Stole Dying Dog's Charity Money, Report Says
FBI Probing Veteran's Claim That Nassau Rep Santos Stole Dying Dog's Charity Money, Report Says The bad news just keeps coming for embattled New York Rep. George Santos, who is now the subject of an FBI investigation into accusations he stole charity money intended to help a Navy veteran’s dying service dog, Politico reports.  Richard Osthoff, of Howell, New Jersey, told the outlet that two FBI agents reached out to him on Wednesday, Feb. 1, as part of an investigation by the US Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of New York. Earlier Report: Bye George: Embattled Nassau Rep Santos Stepping Down 'Temporarily' From Committee Assignments Osthoff told Politico he gave the agents …

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by Michael Mashburn
Nassau
Politics
NY Congressman Seen As Favorite To Become Dems' Congressional Leader After Pelosi Departure NY Congressman Seen As Favorite To Become Dems' Congressional Leader After Pelosi Departure
NY Congressman Seen As Favorite To Become Dems' Congressional Leader After Pelosi Departure The next House Minority Leader will most likely hail from New York, according to multiple reports. Democratic Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, who represents the state’s 8th Congressional District covering eastern Brooklyn and southwestern Queens, is widely viewed as the favorite to succeed California Rep. Nancy Pelosi, who announced Thursday, Nov. 17, that she would not seek a party leadership role in the next Congress. Jeffries, age 52, was elected to Congress in 2012 after previously serving in the New York State Assembly since 2007, representing the 57th Assembly District. He has chaired the Hous…

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by Michael Mashburn
North Rockland
Politics
‘I Had A Good Run’: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney Concedes To GOP's Lawler In NY's 17th District ‘I Had A Good Run’: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney Concedes To GOP's Lawler In NY's 17th District
‘I Had A Good Run’: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney Concedes To GOP's Lawler In NY's 17th District In a stunning defeat for Democrats, five-term New York Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney has conceded to Republican state Assemblyman Mike Lawler in the closely-watched contest for the 17th Congressional District. Speaking at a press conference at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) headquarters in Washington, DC on Wednesday morning, Nov. 9, Maloney said while he doesn’t like to lose, his opponent won the race “fair and square.” Earlier Report: Some Pundits Now Project Sean Patrick Maloney Will Be First DCCC Chair To Lose Seat In 40 Years The press conference came just minutes…

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by Michael Mashburn
Hartford
Politics
Trump-Endorsed Leora Levy, 1 Of 3 GOP Senate Primary Contenders, Vows To 'Beat Back Blumenthal' Trump-Endorsed Leora Levy, 1 Of 3 GOP Senate Primary Contenders, Vows To 'Beat Back Blumenthal'
Trump-Endorsed Leora Levy, 1 Of 3 GOP Senate Primary Contenders, Vows To 'Beat Back Blumenthal' Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Leora Levy, a Republican candidate who is running for US Senate in Connecticut and has vowed to "beat back" Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal. Levy is running against Themis Klarides and Peter Lumaj in the Republican primary election, which is set for Tuesday, Aug. 9. Trump gave his endorsement on Thursday, Aug. 4. If elected, Levy said she would "beat back" Blumenthal, a Democrat who first assumed office in 2011. Trump has clashed with Blumenthal numerous times over the years, as detailed in a 2019 report from Politico. "Thank you President T…

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by Nicole Valinote
White Plains
News
Supreme Court Strikes Down Roe V. Wade, Ending 50 Years Of Federal Abortion Rights Supreme Court Strikes Down Roe V. Wade, Ending 50 Years Of Federal Abortion Rights
Supreme Court Strikes Down Roe V. Wade, Ending 50 Years Of Federal Abortion Rights This story has been updated. The Supreme Court has overturned Roe vs. Wade, the ruling that established the constitutional right to abortion in the United States in 1973. The court's 5-4 decision was announced late Friday morning, June 24. The ruling gives individual states the power to make their own abortion laws. “The Constitution does not confer a right to abortion," the majority opinion, written by Justice Samuel Alito said. "Roe and Casey are overruled; and the authority to regulate abortion is returned to the people and their elected representatives." "Roe was egregiously wrong f…

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by Joe Lombardi
Alexandria
News
ABC's Jonathan Karl Tests COVID Positive After Sitting Next To Kim Kardashian In DC: Report ABC's Jonathan Karl Tests COVID Positive After Sitting Next To Kim Kardashian In DC: Report
ABC's Jonathan Karl Tests COVID Positive After Sitting Next To Kim Kardashian In DC: Report ABC News' Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl tested positive for COVID-19 days after sitting next to Kim Kardashian at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Politico reports. Karl also spoke into the microphone and shook hands with several people, including President Joe Biden, after receiving an award for “Excellence in Presidential Coverage Under Deadline Pressure," the outlet reports.  “He tested positive for COVID Monday night, but tested negative on Saturday afternoon before the White House Correspondents Dinner by medically-supervised staff,” a person familiar wi…

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by David Cifarelli
Harrison
Politics
Hochul Says She's 'Horrified' By Supreme Court Draft Leak, Says NY Will Uphold Abortion Rights Hochul Says She's 'Horrified' By Supreme Court Draft Leak, Says NY Will Uphold Abortion Rights
Hochul Says She's 'Horrified' By Supreme Court Draft Leak, Says NY Will Uphold Abortion Rights New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has vowed to uphold abortion right laws in her state in the wake of the Supreme Court reportedly now having a majority to overturn the Roe v. Wade decision. According to reported leaks of a Supreme Court draft, lawmakers are planning to strike down the measure, which guaranteed federal protections of abortion rights for women. In the leaked draft, which was published exclusively by Politico, Justice Samuel Alito wrote that the ruling was “egregiously wrong from the start,” and that “it must be overruled,” to “return the issue of abortion to the people’s elected r…

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by Zak Failla
Hartford
Politics
Lamont Vows To Defend Abortion Rights In CT After Supreme Court Draft Leak On Roe Reversal Lamont Vows To Defend Abortion Rights In CT After Supreme Court Draft Leak On Roe Reversal
Lamont Vows To Defend Abortion Rights In CT After Supreme Court Draft Leak On Roe Reversal Top lawmakers in Connecticut are promising to make their state a safe haven for women following the reported leaked documents that could lead to the Roe v. Wade decision being overturned. According to the draft of the apparent 5-4 majority High Court decision, federal officials are planning to strike down the measure, which guaranteed federal protections of abortion rights for women. In the leaked draft, which was published exclusively by Politico, Justice Samuel Alito wrote that the ruling was “egregiously wrong from the start,” and that “it must be overruled,” to “return the issue of abo…

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by Zak Failla
Somerset
News
Leaked Supreme Court Draft Suggests Roe V Wade Could Be Overturned: Politico Report Leaked Supreme Court Draft Suggests Roe V Wade Could Be Overturned: Politico Report
Leaked Supreme Court Draft Suggests Roe V Wade Could Be Overturned: Politico Report A leaked initial draft majority opinion suggests that the US Supreme Court voted to overturn Roe V. Wade, as reported by Politico. The draft was written by Justice Samuel Alito and reads in part, according to Politico: "Roe was egregiously wrong from the start... It is time to heed the Constitution and return the issue of abortion to the people’s elected representatives.” Right now: Barricades are up around the Supreme Court building, just minutes after reports from Politico were leaked indicating SCOTUS has voted to overturn Roe v. Wade. pic.twitter.com/LxR9rbs6TF — Cami Mondeaux (@cam…

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by Cecilia Levine
Bedford
Politics
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Apologizes For Comment At Anti-Vax Rally His Wife Called 'Reprehensible' Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Apologizes For Comment At Anti-Vax Rally His Wife Called 'Reprehensible'
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Apologizes For Comment At Anti-Vax Rally His Wife Called 'Reprehensible' Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has issued a public apology after being blasted by critics - including his own family - for making an Anne Frank reference during an anti-vaccine and mandate rally in Washington, DC. During the event on Sunday, Jan. 23, Kennedy drew the ire of many when he implied that Anne Frank had more freedom in hiding from the Nazis than people have under the current US vaccine policies. “What we’re seeing today is what I call turnkey totalitarianism. They are putting in place all of these technological mechanisms for control we’ve never seen before,” Kennedy said. “It’s been the…

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by Zak Failla
Somers
Politics
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. To Speak At Anti-Vaccine Rally Set For Lincoln Memorial Robert F. Kennedy Jr. To Speak At Anti-Vaccine Rally Set For Lincoln Memorial
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. To Speak At Anti-Vaccine Rally Set For Lincoln Memorial Renowned and outspoken anti-vaxxer Robert F. Kennedy is set to be a prominent speaker at a weekend march in Washington, DC, as a massive rally is planned for the Lincoln Memorial. Kennedy, a former resident of Northern Westchester County, in Bedford, is expected to be a key speaker at the march, which is planned for Sunday, Jan. 23 regarding the distrust of vaccines among a group who reportedly have experienced negative side effects from COVID-19 vaccines. Attendees will gather at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday at the Washington Monument and the march will begin at 11:30 a.m. ending at the Lincoln M…

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by Zak Failla
Mercer
Politics
Trucker Who Beat Powerful NJ Senator Slammed For Anti-Islam Tweet Trucker Who Beat Powerful NJ Senator Slammed For Anti-Islam Tweet
Trucker Who Beat Powerful NJ Senator Slammed For Anti-Islam Tweet A New Jersey truck driver who is projected to win a state Senate seat says he is sorry for tweeting anti-Islamic remarks, Philadelphia CBS television news reports.  The inflammatory tweet by Republican Edward Durr Jr. calls prophet Muhammed a pedophile and claims that Islam was “a false religion!” Senate President Stephen Sweeney, a union president, has led the 3rd District since 2002 -- making him one of the most powerful elected leaders statewide, the outlet states. Durr, from South Jersey, is a truck driver for the Raymour & Flanigan furniture company, Politico reports. In a …

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by Jon Craig
Bucks
News
AFL-CIO President, Pennsylvania Native Richard Trumka Dies At 72 AFL-CIO President, Pennsylvania Native Richard Trumka Dies At 72
Afl-cio President, Pennsylvania Native Richard Trumka Dies At 72 Longtime AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka has died at 72, reports say. Born in Nemacolin, PA, the attorney, and organized labor leader was remembered as a "relentless champion of workers' rights, workplace safety, worker-centered trade, democracy and so much more,” according to a statement released Thursday by AFL-CIO Communications Director Tim Schlittner. Statement from AFL-CIO Communications Director Tim Schlittner on the passing of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka: Posted by AFL-CIO on Thursday, August 5, 2021 His cause of death was not made public, however, sources knowledgeable o…

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by Nicole Acosta
Worcester
News
COVID-19: Less Frustrating 'Vax Finder' Website To Launch Friday In Massachusetts COVID-19: Less Frustrating 'Vax Finder' Website To Launch Friday In Massachusetts
Covid-19: Less Frustrating 'Vax Finder' Website To Launch Friday In Massachusetts After weeks of frustration dealing with the Massachusetts online COVID-19 vaccine finder, the state is releasing a new website that will help people schedule inoculations. On Friday, March 12, Massachusetts will drop the current version of its “Vax Finder,” which spirits vaccine seekers to third-party sites. People reported long-term website crashes and wait-times of more than 10,000 minutes to learn whether they would be able to schedule a vaccination. Instead of having people wait online to check for an appointment, the new Massachusetts vaccine finder will have vaccine-seekers register w…

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by Kristin Palpini
Rutherford
News
Belichick Declining Presidential Medal Of Freedom, Cites 'Tragic Events' Of Last Week Belichick Declining Presidential Medal Of Freedom, Cites 'Tragic Events' Of Last Week
Belichick Declining Presidential Medal Of Freedom, Cites 'Tragic Events' Of Last Week New England Patriots Coach Bill Belichick said that he's declining the Presidential Medal of Freedom because of the "tragic events" at the U.S. Capitol. "Recently, I was offered the opportunity to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which I was flattered by out of respect for what the honor represents and admiration for prior recipients," Belichick said in a statement released Monday. "Subsequently, the tragic events of last week occurred and the decision has been made not to move forward with the award," he added. "Above all, I am an American citizen with great reverence for our na…

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by Jerry DeMarco
East Dutchess
Politics
Gillibrand Dropped Out Of Presidential Race At Smart Time, Experts Say Gillibrand Dropped Out Of Presidential Race At Smart Time, Experts Say
Gillibrand Dropped Out Of Presidential Race At Smart Time, Experts Say New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand got out of the presidential race at the right time, according to experts. Gillibrand had been polling poorly following multiple Democratic debates, despite a multi-million dollar war chest for her campaign, before she dropped out of the race. The senator took to Twitter to officially announce the end of her campaign for president in this video. “Today, I am ending my campaign for president. I am so proud of this team and all we've accomplished. But I think it’s important to know how you can best serve. To our supporters: Thank you, from the bottom of my hea…

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by Zak Failla
South Orange
Politics
Will Gillibrand, de Blasio Qualify For First Presidential Debates? Politico Says Yes Will Gillibrand, de Blasio Qualify For First Presidential Debates? Politico Says Yes
Will Gillibrand, de Blasio Qualify For First Presidential Debates? Politico Says Yes The first televised presidential debates begin this month, airing on June 26-27 in Miami, followed by July 30-31 in Detroit. U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio hope to be among 20 Democratic candidates invited to the opening debates. The qualification deadline is Wednesday, June 12. An updated Politico analysis, released Thursday, June 6, predicts that both de Blasio and Gillibrand will qualify for the opening round of primary debates. According to the new analysis, de Blasio and Gillibrand have reached the threshold set by the Democratic National Committee…

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by Jon Craig
Mount Pleasant
Politics
Northern Westchester Estate Owner Bloomberg Checking NYC For Possible Presidential Campaign HQ Northern Westchester Estate Owner Bloomberg Checking NYC For Possible Presidential Campaign HQ
Northern Westchester Estate Owner Bloomberg Checking NYC For Possible Presidential Campaign HQ Click here for an updated story: Westchester Estate Owner Michael Bloomberg Rules Out 2020 Presidential Run Billionaire Michael Bloomberg is reportedly looking at potential locations in New York to set up shop if he decides to throw his hat into the ring for what is expected to be a crowded 2020 presidential slate. Bloomberg - who owns a Northern Westchester estate in North Salem - is eyeballing office space as he mulls he makes a run at replacing President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. According to reports, Bloomberg is looking at Offices at 7 World Trade Center and the old Ne…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Pleasant
Politics
New Court-Ordered Inquiry Into Hillary Clinton Email Setup Halted By Federal Shutdown New Court-Ordered Inquiry Into Hillary Clinton Email Setup Halted By Federal Shutdown
New Court-Ordered Inquiry Into Hillary Clinton Email Setup Halted By Federal Shutdown The longest-on-record government shutdown may have had some unexpected consequences, as investigators were forced to delay the inquiry into whether Westchester resident Hillary Clinton attempted to evade public record laws with her use of a private email account. Earlier this month, a District Court judge agreed to Judicial Watch’s request to depose several individuals regarding the State Department’s response to the 2012 terror attack in Benghazi, Libya. The watchdog group is attempting to determine whether the former Secretary of State sought to evade the Freedom of Information Act by util…

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by Zak Failla
Greenwich
Lifestyle
Greenwich's Hope Hicks' Job At Fox Will Pay 10 Times What She Earned At White House Greenwich's Hope Hicks' Job At Fox Will Pay 10 Times What She Earned At White House
Greenwich's Hope Hicks' Job At Fox Will Pay 10 Times What She Earned At White House Hope Hicks has hit the big time -- again and again. This time, Hicks no longer needs President Donald Trump to support her communications career. The 2006 graduate of Greenwich High School, where she was a standout athlete, has landed a new top-level management job at Fox that will pay her at least 10 times what Hicks was making at the White House -- without the unending distractions of a special counsel probe, according to multiple media reports. But does this also spell bad news for the ongoing investigation of the Trump Administration and Russia's alleged meddling in the 2016 presidenti…

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by Jon Craig
White Plains
Politics
Friends, Family Of Ex-Cuomo Aide From Westchester Urging Leniency In Bribery Sentence Friends, Family Of Ex-Cuomo Aide From Westchester Urging Leniency In Bribery Sentence
Friends, Family Of Ex-Cuomo Aide From Westchester Urging Leniency In Bribery Sentence A cacophony of voices have come forward asking for leniency for Northern Westchester resident Joseph Percoco, a former top aide to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is awaiting sentencing following his conviction on corruption charges earlier this year. Joseph Percoco, a South Salem resident, was found guilty of two counts of conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud and one count of solicitation of bribes or gratuities. He was acquitted of two extortion charges in March related to his acceptance of $300,000 in bribes to benefit Competitive Power Ventures, an energy company that sought …

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by Zak Failla
Englewood
News
'Profoundly Disturbing': Tenafly Mom Resigns As Port Authority Commissioner 'Profoundly Disturbing': Tenafly Mom Resigns As Port Authority Commissioner
'Profoundly Disturbing': Tenafly Mom Resigns As Port Authority Commissioner Democratic Tenafly lobbyist Caren Z. Turner has resigned as a commissioner from the Port Authority of New Jersey and New York following an investigation in which agency officials said they found "profoundly disturbing conduct." UPDATE: Video Footage Shows Tenafly's Caren Z. Turner Cursing Out Police Turner showed up at a traffic stop involving her daughter and flashed her Port Authority badge, sources told Politico.  "The Port Authority has zero tolerance for ethics violations. This is the basis of the tough, systematic integrity reforms the Port Authority has implemented ov…

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by Cecilia Levine
Rivertowns
Politics
Cost Of New Tappan Zee Bridge May Be $1 Billion Over Budget, Report Says Cost Of New Tappan Zee Bridge May Be $1 Billion Over Budget, Report Says
Cost Of New Tappan Zee Bridge May Be $1 Billion Over Budget, Report Says The new Tappan Zee Bridge may come in at a final cost of more than $4 billion dollars, nearly $1 billion above the base contract, according to a recently released Politico report. Contractors may be seeking upwards of $900 million in claims against the Thruway Authority, according to the report, on top of the $3.142 billion base contract, which exceeds the $548 million that had originally been budgeted for contingencies, though that number is reportedly expected to shrink. If the additional $900 million is needed, it would push the total bill for the new Tappan Zee Bridge over $4 billion, a…

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by Zak Failla
Southwest Dutchess
Politics
Molinaro Has Double The Backing Of Nearest GOP Rival In Governor's Race Molinaro Has Double The Backing Of Nearest GOP Rival In Governor's Race
Molinaro Has Double The Backing Of Nearest GOP Rival In Governor's Race Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro has secured enough Republican Party support to win a gubernatorial slot on its ticket, and now has almost double the backing of his nearest rival in the contest for the GOP’s nomination, according to repots by Politico and others.  Molinaro won support from the leaders of several large county Republican organizations when he told party officials as reported here by Daily Voice last week. Over the last two days, Molinaro’s campaign has rolled out 16 endorsements from Republican county leaders, who collectively represent 35.5 percent of the weighted vot…

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by Jon Craig
White Plains
News
Amid Backlash, Cuomo Threatens To Give Con Ed's License To New Company Amid Backlash, Cuomo Threatens To Give Con Ed's License To New Company
Amid Backlash, Cuomo Threatens To Give Con Ed's License To New Company New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is threatening to end a 100-year-old relationship with Con Edison as thousands in Westchester remain in the dark following back-to-back storms in the past week. Similar to what he did on Long Island following Hurricane Sandy in 2012, Cuomo is threatening to revoke Con Ed’s license, turning operations over to a different company, if they don’t pick up the pace, according to a Politico report released Friday. “I’m not married to you, Con Edison,” Cuomo said, according to a CBS report. “I can revoke the license and the franchise and bring in something new. I’ve done …

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by Zak Failla